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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 7, 2007

7 Today

Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra: 30th Anniversary Tour of the internationally known orchestra, 4 p.m., Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $32-$35. Call 822-3590.

8 Monday

'Pinellas Voices': Listen as oral historian Edward Woodward shares some of the fascinating stories gleaned from a recent countywide oral history project aimed at preserving individual memories of Pinellas County life, 10 a.m., Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Woodward interviewed 19 people with ties to Pinellas County's agricultural, tourist, coastal and community roots during the past six months. He talks about the uniqueness of each story against the larger backdrop of Pinellas County history. Free. Call 582-2123.

Art society open house: Watch local artists work as they celebrate 43 years of art in the park, 7 p.m., Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Free. Call 541-2697.

9 Tuesday

The burrowing owl: Robert Mrykalo, environmental consultant, discusses the habitat, diet, nesting habits and conservation status of this unique species, 7:30 p.m., Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7326.

Gospel divas: A tribute to gospel divas, like Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin, presented in the cabaret-style Side Door Lounge, 7:30 p.m., Palladium Theater. Table seating, refreshments available. $15. Call 822-3590.

'On Stage Alaska': A stage presentation that brings to life the history, culture and beauty of Alaska and the Yukon, 7 p.m., Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 892-5202.

10 Wednesday

Sacred Heart Fall Festival: Annual community event features carnival rides, musical entertainment, food, raffles and more, 6-11 p.m. Today-Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Heart Church, 8001 46th St. N, Pinellas Park. Wednesday and Thursday armbands for unlimited rides $20, $5 off with coupon on school Web site, www.sacredheartschool.info/festival/index.htm. Admission is free. Call 541-4447.

Health screenings: Pinellas County Health Department holds a free health testing event, 4-7 p.m., Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Includes testing for HIV, pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), with a nurse available for health assessments. All testing is confidential. Call 552-1504.

'Food and Mood - How the Two are Linked': Learn how foods we eat have an impact on our moods, 1 p.m., Sunshine Center, 350 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 582-2293.

11 Thursday

Haunted house: Open today through Oct. 31, 9945 66th St., Pinellas Park. Open 1-10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, and 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Refreshments available. $6. Part of the proceeds benefit Pinellas Park Police Explorers Post No. 912. Call 643-6095.

12 Friday

'Boleros Perdidos' (love songs lost): A musical journey into the dark, desperate pleasures of the city at night, 8 p.m., Palladium Theater. Troubador Roberto Poveda is backed by keyboards, bass, percussion and violin. $20. Call 822-3590.

Swing dancing: Featuring the music of Charlie Vegas and the New Blues Combo, 9 p.m.-1 p.m., (dance lessons at 8 p.m.), Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. Full bar. $11, includes dance lesson. Call (813) 274-4950.

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